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Raising Capital for a Start Up

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nfortunately, it takes many hours of explanation to bring someone up to speed on everything they need to know and understand to make informed decisions. Time I can't afford to spend without charging a fee. In the alternative, I have created a series of seminars that will allow you to learn the answers to your questions. At the conclusion of the seminars, you will understand what actions to pursue and successfully raise capital for your project.

Investors

Securities Laws

Profiling and Identifying Investors Profiling and Identifying Investors Profiling and Identifying Investors Audio: XX Minutes $15.00

Raising Capital Complying with Federal and State Laws Raising Capital Complying with Federal and State Laws Raising Capital Complying with Federal and State Laws Audio: XX Minutes $15.00

  • How do you identify potential investors?
  • What is an Investor Profile?
  • What type of investor will invest in your project?
  • Where are they? How do you contact them?
  • Is it legal to approach them?
  • Can you solicit investors through advertisements, Internet, etc?
  • What is the legal definition of investors?
  • What is Due Diligence?

  • What is Regulation D
  • What is Section 4(2)
  • What is Rule 504
  • What is Rule 506
    • What are the differences.
    • Why you should care
    • Why an Offering Memo is required To Raise Money
    • How about friends and family?
    • Full and Fair Disclosure
    • What is an Offering?
    • Public or Private
    • Private Placement
    • What is a “Subscription Agreement"? Do you need it?
    • What constitutes an Offer
    • When does a Sale occur?
    • What does “Blue Sky” mean?
    • When do I need to file with the regulators .
    • What do I need to file
    • What is full disclosure
    • What does material information mean?
    • What is the Liability of Directors, Officers and Promoters?
    • Is the liability civil or criminal?
    • What can you do to avoid getting in trouble?
    • Should your company be a “C’, “S”, “LLC”, “LLP” and what are the differences?
    • What deal do you offer the investors to invest?
    • How much is it going to cost to raise capital?
    • What are the expenses?
    • Are there options for people with very limited budget constraints?

What is the best Offering option?

What is the 2nd best Offering option?

Lance W Shields

Lance W. Shields

Business Plan

Preparation of the Private Placement Memorandum Preparation of the Private Placement Memorandum Preparation of the Private Placement Memorandum Audio: XX Minutes $15.00

What role does a business plan play in raising money?

What information needs to be in the business plan?

  • What needs to be in it
  • What should not be in it.
  • How writing it properly can save thousands – later
  • Why most plans don’t get read.
  • Pro’s Con’s Business Plan Software programs
    • Which creates the best advantage - Sub S, C Corp or LLC?
    • Debt or Equity Financing?
    • What deal do you offer the investor(s)

Raising Capital Options

Raising Capital for Startups Raising Capital for Startups Raising Capital for Startups Audio: XX Minutes $15.00

  • Banks
  • Professional Investors
  • Grants
  • Small Investor

Raising Start-up Capital Audio

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